How Microchips in Computer

How Microchips in computer and communication devices might be used to steal online passwords, personal information, and credit-card information, and to track or access users' devices. The working group will share potential and current countermeasures to improve security of personal data, and provide recommendations for addressing this threat.

 
– The working group will review the various microchip implantation technologies and make recommendations on minimizing the risks of misuse of such technology for malicious purposes.
 
– The working group will identify the standards of secure design and the technologies of microchips for electronic devices, and provide recommendations on how to make technology and device manufacturers more secure.
 
– The working group will explore the integration of wireless microchips in communications devices.
 
– The working group will develop best practices and protocols for securing equipment and systems that use microchips.
 
– The working group will identify and disseminate best practices for cybersecurity in all types of physical spaces, and develop best practices for local government, school districts, and other public spaces.
 
– The working group will assess and document the possible deployment of integrated microchips in personal computers, smart phones, tablets, digital signs, security badges, vehicle-infotainment systems, and other places where personal data and passwords are collected, transferred, or stored.
 
– The working group will study the privacy, security, and ethical concerns associated with the possible deployment of integrated microchips.
 
– The working group will examine the potential for and issues that may arise from microchip data systems that are connected to the internet.
 
For more information, go to: https://www.uspto.gov/policy-data-and-analysis/consumer-information/data-security-articles/microchips-for-safety-and-security-industry-sector.
 
The Federal Trade Commission recently released a report to share best practices with data security experts to help ensure that data security remains a top priority. More than 300 cybersecurity experts contributed to the report.

 
"Protecting the privacy and security of consumers is a top priority of the Federal Trade Commission," said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez. "We are partnering with the private sector and other organizations to inform the information security industry and all stakeholders on best practices and new developments in data security, privacy, and ethics."
 
The FTC working group will discuss security best practices and important developments in privacy, data security, and ethics. This initiative is led by Google Cloud President and Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, Mozilla Chief Technology Officer Erin Egan, and Symantec Chief Privacy Officer Michael Malone.
 
The other members of the working group include: Amazon Web Services, Biogen, Cisco, Charter Communications, Dataminr, Trustwave, Everbridge, Google, HTC, LinkedIn, Mimecast, Mastercard, Microsoft, NICE Systems, Splunk, and Symantec.
 
The FTC has received wide-ranging input from individuals and organizations on this issue, including industry groups, privacy experts, consumer and civil rights groups, and academic institutions.
 
NIST and other government agencies will conduct meetings with industry and consumer groups in the coming months.